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Economic impact of agriculture
Posted: 01.09.2012 at 5:02 AM
Roxanne Werly

Roxanne Werly is the Interactive and Broadcast Managing Editor for TV 7&4 and 29&8

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Stabenow's address will focus on the future of Michigan agriculture and her efforts to strengthen this vital part of Michigan's economy.

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LANSING -- U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow will be delivering an address Monday on the "State of Michigan Agriculture".

Senator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.  She will deliver the address during the Michigan Agri-Business Association's 79th Annual Winter Conference at 1:00 P.M..

Stabenow's address will focus on the future of Michigan agriculture and her efforts to strengthen this vital part of Michigan's economy.

Michigan agriculture is the second-largest sector of our economy, contributing more than $71 billion to the economy annually and supporting one out of every four jobs across the state.

The conference runs Monday through Wednesday. More information can be found by clicking here.

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